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Reference number
437782
Salary
£41,509 - £52,509
Base salary is £41,509 with an additional DDaT allowance of £4,350 - £11,000 available. The salary of £41,509 is non-negotiable and allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview.
All our roles come with an excellent benefits package, including the generous Civil Service Pension Scheme. Further salary increases depend entirely upon the outcome of our annual pay negotiation with central government. If you are a current Civil Servant transferring to us, your salary will be discussed in line with our pay policies.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
DDaT Senior
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
CH - Digital Services - Test
Type of role
Digital
Information Technology
Other
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Compressed hours
Number of jobs available
1
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About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location
Remote working (anywhere in the UK)
About the job
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Senior Test Engineers with great technical skills able to deliver testing in agile delivery teams and coach and mentor other testers.
The role includes collaboration with developers, product owners, and analysts to define acceptance criteria, designing test scenarios, and ensuring features deliver a seamless user experience, contributing to sprint activities and providing clear, actionable feedback to maintain quality across releases.
This is an exciting opportunity in the Digital Services team. Youll be joining our team at a time of transformation and you will be part of shaping the future of our department. We use Agile Methodologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
This is a rewarding role within the Test Team and provides an opportunity to contribute to the success of existing and future services provided by Companies House.
Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House
Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%.
Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work
Please note:
Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC.
Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.
The team for this role is based in our Cardiff office and a hybrid employment contract will be provided as the standard offering. However remote contracts may be considered as an exception whereby commuting to the office location of your team is not reasonably practicable.
Please see 'Things you need to know' and 'Where will you be working' sections below for more information.
You can read more about a career in Digital and Data within the Civil Service in the Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack.
Job description
As a Senior Tester in an Agile team, youll lead quality assurance by defining test strategies, mentoring team members in test practices, and ensuring seamless delivery through collaborative, iterative development.
Youll work as part of an agile Scrum team delivering and improving Companies House services, with a focus on advancing our automated testing capabilities.
You will encourage an automation-first approach.
We've recently migrated from Java/Selenium and BDD frameworks to the state-of-the-art Playwright/TypeScript stack, integrated with BrowserStack Automate.
Person specification
We are looking for the following experience and skills which will be assessed at sift and interview.
Experience
Proven experience designing and automating software tests, ideally in web and API applications. You will be expected to coach and mentor Junior Test Engineers.
Strong proficiency in Typescript/Playwright, Java/Selenium or similar modern testing frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g. Browserstack Automate).
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience of Non Functional testing practices including Security, Performance and Accessibility Testing.
Some experience of any of the following would also be beneficial:
AWS
Concourse / Jenkins
Docker
JMeter
Karate/Rest API
MongoDB
Oracle
Postman/SOAP UI
Selenium Grid
SQL
Typescript
Unix based systems
Version control
XML
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Making Effective Decisions
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace
Working Together
Developing Self and Others
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Test planning and automation testing
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £41,509, Companies House contributes £12,025 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House were committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices.
Head to Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk) to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House.
We celebrate diversity...
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring were representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk.
Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS).
Where will you be working?
We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you, however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs. The team for this role is based in our Cardiff office and a hybrid employment contract will be provided as the standard offering. However remote contracts may be considered as an exception whereby commuting to the office location of your team is not reasonably practicable.
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
In your application form wed like you to:
Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements.
Write a personal statement of 1250 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, providing examples to evidence your level of skill. In your personal statement we are looking for evidence of:
Proven experience designing and automating software tests, ideally in web and API applications. You will be expected to coach and mentor Junior Test Engineers.
Strong proficiency in Typescript/Playwright, Java/Selenium or similar modern testing frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g. Browserstack Automate).
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience of Non Functional testing practices including Security, Performance and Accessibility Testing.
What will the process look like?
Sift
Once the advert has closed we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time.
We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications.
At sift we may choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview.
At sift candidates will be assessed against the experience listed in the advert and alongside your work history the panel will score your application against the experience listed above and in the person specification.
Technical assessment (please note the portal refers to this stage as 'interview 1')
Candidates successful at sift will progress to the assessment stage, where you will asked to complete a technical activity to demonstrate the technical skills and experience listed in the job description.
Full details will be emailed across to candidates, including information about submission deadlines.
The technical assessment stage will be assessing Technical Skill: Test planning and automation testing.
Interview (please note the portal refers to this stage as 'interview 2')
Successful candidates from the technical assessment stage will be invited to attend an interview, which will conducted using Microsoft Teams.
We use a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you.
We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours, Technical Skills and Experience listed in the advert, and Strengths.
The lead criteria to distinguish between tied candidates will be the Technical Skill: Test planning and automation testing.
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.
Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change)
Closing date - 14 January 2026 (at 23:55)
Sifting - 15 - 23 January 2026
Technical assessment - w/c 26 January and w/c 2 February 2026
Interviews - w/c 9 February 2026
Were committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names and dates) from your employment history and personal statement.
Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles.
Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Companies House holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship, your application may be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment withdrawn.
Nationality statement
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.
As part of our recruitment process, it is essential for all candidates to independently verify their eligibility to work in the UK before applying. This includes a thorough check of your right to work to ensure compliance with UK employment laws, being mindful of the recent changes to going rates detailed on GOV.UK.
Please ensure you have the necessary documentation and permissions in place. Our team is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. However, it is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they meet the UK's legal requirements to work.
Security clearance
Successful candidates must pass a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before they can be appointed.
BPSS is an entry level security check. It uses the Police National Computer (PNC) to make sure a candidate has no convictions. The check returns evidence of any current criminal record and un-spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Check (SC) before they can be appointed.
The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
Further information on National Security Vetting
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .
See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Katie Jones
Email : kjones6@companieshouse.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : recruitmentch@companieshouse.gov.uk
Further information
We welcome applications in Welsh / Rydym yn croesawi ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg. Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact infopoint@companieshouse.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission .
info@csc.gov.uk
Civil Service Commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road SW1A 2HQ
Languages
- English
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